Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Come and live a unique experience at the heart of the Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines! Immerse yourself in the intimacy of two great French poets, Elsa Triolet and Aragon, and discover the inspiring setting that gave birth to some of the most beautiful pages of French literature. More than a museum, the Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon is a true place of life and creation. Explore the writers' apartments, discover their library of over 30,000 volumes and admire the contemporary artworks exhibited in the park. Take part in one of our volunteer projects and contribute to the preservation of this magical place that combines nature, history and art.
By participating in this workcamp, you are interested about sustainable cities and communities (SG11) and responsible consumption and production.
Work:
What's on the program this year:
1. Landscaping and creation of new paths:
Bring the green spaces back to life by embellishing them and creating new paths for a better discovery of the park.
2. Restoration of the heritage:
Participate in the restoration of a wall of the park's enclosure and build a wooden fence to preserve this historic site.
3. Enhancement of the artworks:
Restore the works of Hervé Di Rosa and install a new fixing system to showcase them.
You will learn the techniques of landscaping and heritage restoration alongside Djamal and Eric, the technical supervisors, in an exceptional bucolic setting.
Participating in this project means contributing to the preservation of this unique place, it means joining and living a great human and artistic adventure!
Accomodation and food
Accommodation and daily life:
Enjoy a camping stay in the heart of the Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon Park. Sleep in tents and live a unique experience in the middle of nature.
Kitchen and common room at your disposal to share convivial moments between volunteers.
Local and responsible food: The animators are committed to offering fresh and seasonal products.
Participatory collective life: Manage together the shopping, the preparation of meals and the cleaning.
Cook in turns and develop your culinary talents! A facilitator of collective life will accompany you in this task.
Democratic functioning: Define together the rules of life and organization of the group.
Wifi accessible.
Live an unforgettable human adventure!
Location and leisure
On the program :
- Discover the place around : visit of Elsa Triolet's museum, visit of the Chamarande's castle, go and swim in Holland's pond, discover the Fontainebleau's forest, visit of the medieval castle of Dourdan... autant de lieux propices aux ballades et aux activités de plein air. It's also an incredible place for hiking or enjoying outdoor and sport activities !
- Visit of Paris : historical monuments (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Champs Elysées), visit of museums (Louvre, Museum d'Histoire Naturelle), discover Montmartre and its oldest streets in Paris, docks and summer festivities !
- Games and all-nighters organised by your animators and you !
Many activities and outings will be planed on the afternoons, but you could also make proposals if you want ! This project is the opportunity to meet and discover, in a place classified as a historic monument.
Short remarks:
EXTRA FEES: reduced to 250€ for international volunteers. Pay attention! Our national participants in France pay the regular 360€ of extra fees. International volunteers coming from our partners in other countries than France pay only 250€ of extra fees.
Directions to meeting point
Nearest airport: Orly airport
Nearest train station: Dourdan, lign C
Meeting Point and Time: From 5 pm, 08.18, Dourdan trainstation